Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 19 at 10:51PM CDT until August 19 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 8:51pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1051 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ellsinore, or 12 miles south of Piedmont, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Ellsinore, Williamsville and Brush Arbor.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
Area Description:
Butler, MO; Carter, MO; Wayne, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov